The Best Dressed Stars This Week Blurred the Lines Between Casual and Formal Wear |

Everyday classics got a major upgrade on the red carpets this week.

This week, the best dressed stars also proved that even the dressiest of looks can still have a cool, casual slant. Via unexpected designs, Hollywood stars upgraded everyday classics like tanks, jeans, and slip dresses.

When Dakota Johnson kicked off the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, she opted for a head-to-toe denim look by Magda Butrym. The trench, strapless top, and wide-leg trousers felt cool and sleek. While out and about in New York City, Yara Shahidi also rocked a refined take on the timeless white tank dress—only, her Brandon Maxwell dress had a panel of black sequins and floral embroidery on the bottom half. In Dubai for the special Beyoncé performance at the Atlantis the Royal hotel, Kendall Jenner chose Schiaparelli’s brown slip dress that had a golden, coin purse-like finish on the neckline and straps (her flip-flop heels also approved to be a fashion-forward take on a casual garment).

It’s not to say this week didn’t have its traditional glamour, however. At the premiere of her new film Shotgun Wedding, Jennifer Lopez slipped into a Valentino Couture “naked dress” embellished with silver sequins and a giant yellow bow. Gabrielle Union also shined in Prada’s strapless tri-color gown; The green, pink, and black combo was as delicious looking as Neapolitan ice cream.

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WHO: Dakota Johnson
WHAT: Magda Butrym
WHERE: The 2023 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
WHEN: January 19
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WHO: Beyoncé
WHAT: Dolce & Gabbana
WHERE: A performance at the Atlantis the Royal hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
WHEN: January 21
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WHO: Margot Robbie
WHAT: Versace
WHERE: The Babylon premiere in Sydney, Australia
WHEN: January 16
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WHO: Gabrielle Union
WHAT: Prada
WHERE: The Truth Be Told premier in West Hollywood, California
WHEN: January 19
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WHO: Yara Shahidi
WHAT: Brandon Maxwell
WHERE: Out and about in New York City
WHEN: January 18
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WHO: Kendall Jenner
WHAT: Schiaparelli
WHERE: The Beyoncé performance at the Atlantis the Royal hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
WHEN: January 21
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WHO: Jennifer Lopez
WHAT: Valentino Couture
WHERE: The Shotgun Wedding premiere in Hollywood, California
WHEN: January 18
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WHO: Emilia Clarke
WHAT: Chanel
WHERE: The 2023 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
WHEN: January 19
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WHO: Taylor Russell
WHAT: Loewe
WHERE: The fall 2023 Loewe menswear show in Paris, France
WHEN: January 21
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WHO: Taylour Paige
WHAT: Gucci
WHERE: The 2023 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
WHEN: January 21

This article was originally published on Vogue.com.

Christian Allaire

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Christian Allaire is a Canadian freelance writer, editor, and stylist who is based in New York. He currently serves as the senior fashion and style writer at American Vogue. He formerly served as a fashion editor at Footwear News. His work has appeared in other publications including Elle, Mr. Porter, Hazlitt, Refinery 29 & more. In 2021, he became a published author when his book called "The Power of Style" was released. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ryerson University where he studied journalism.

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